The sky on Thursday, 26 August 2027
On Thursday, 26 August 2027 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 33% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Navami until 26 Aug, 5:45 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (lord Moon) until 26 Aug, 11:47 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| Sun rashi | Simha |
Lahiri ayanamsa. Times are exact astronomical crossings in IST. Printed panchangs reckon tithi and nakshatra from local sunrise, so expect differences of a few minutes, and of a day near a boundary.
The Moon tonight
Half lit, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
Next full Moon: 16 Sept, 4:39 am IST. Next new Moon: 31 Aug, 11:10 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Virgo 17° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Virgo 7° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 25° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 6° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Saturn | Aries 27° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 26 Aug 2027?
- Last Quarter, 33% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 26 Aug 2027?
- Krishna Navami at sunrise in India, until 26 Aug, 5:45 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 26 Aug 2027?
- Rohini (pada 3), ruled by Moon, until 26 Aug, 11:47 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 26 Aug 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Virgo.
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